Profile: Mark Letestu

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Biography
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 195 lbs
Birthday: 2/4/1985
Hometown: Elk Point, Alberta, Canada
Draft: Undrafted
Acquired: Signed as free agent by Pittsburgh, March 22, 2007
Player Type: Playmaker
NHL Comparable: Matt Cullen
 
Career Projection
Mark Letestu took the difficult path to his status within the Penguins organization.  As an undrafted player, he was forced to work his way up the ranks from the ECHL, and has earned his place within the Penguins’ prospects.  While he may not project to be an NHL player at this point, Letestu has fought the odds throughout his young career and could do it again.
 
Strengths
Great speed, agility, backward and lateral movement…Excellent vision and rarely is out of position…Good passer…Above average hands…Quality wrist shot…Solid defensive positioning.
 
Weaknesses
Completely lacks any form of a slap shot and needs to improve shot selection…Small frame allows him to be abused by defensemen and forwards alike…Weak along the boards…Plays a perimeter game and avoids high traffic areas of the ice.
 
Achievements/Awards
Associated Press Boys Hockey Player of the Year
CCHA Rookie of the Week (2003).

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